ELEMENTARY WOODWORKING 



shown in the sketch (Fig. 2). Consecutive measure- 

 ments should be laid off without moving the rule. 





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Fig. 2. Methods of using the Rule : A, incorrect ; U, correct 



2, The Try-Square. The try-square has two distinct 

 uses : first, to act as a guide for the pencil or knife 



Fig. 3. The Try-Square 



point in laying out lines across the grain .ii I 

 right angles to the edge, as shown in Fig. ^1 : |] 

 second, for testing or trying the adjoining 

 sides to see if they are square with each ' 

 other. 



